baseline

“Verity” is trashy fun through and through, and doesn’t try to elevate itself past that pulpy baseline.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

Reaves’ moment came late in the second quarter when he had a nice hesitation move that froze Emanuel Sharp, allowing him to waltz along the baseline for a layup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

"These hearing tests give us that baseline and allow us to start asking how noises from ships, boats, aircraft and coastal construction might affect seals and sea lions."

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

There are some baseline things that need to happen in a system that’s working, and nothing is more baseline in a rule of law country than fact-finding.

From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026

“I believe in understanding your baseline before you start anything at all,” Dr. Achebe said.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

The “2026 Postseason” decals had been freshly painted up the baselines that afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Earlier this month, key members of the OPEC+ alliance agreed to keep output stable in October after six straight monthly increases, as they review members’ production capacity baselines to determine future quotas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

With shorter points, lower-bouncing balls and the risk of slippy baselines, the Wimbledon grass is not easy to master for those who have not grown up playing on it.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

"The Human Flatus Atlas will establish objective baselines for gut microbial fermentation, which is essential groundwork for evaluating how dietary, probiotic or prebiotic interventions change microbiome activity."

From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2026

A. Ground strokes=All shots hit from the baselines off the bounce of the ball.

From The Art of Lawn Tennis by William (Bill) Tatem Tilden